<p>Hey everyone,
I was wondering just how much emphasis Reed places on demonstrated interest. I just recently realized how much I like Reed (basically, I finally got over my name-brand school obsession) and applied, but now I am worried that I have demonstrated very little interest - I didn't even request an interview. I have heard that Reed often will waitlist or even reject candidates they think are using Reed as a "safety" or "back-up", and I am worried that my failure to request literature or talk with an admissions rep (combined with my applying to Yale, Harvard and Columbia) is going to make me a less desirable candidate for acceptance. Am I just freaking out here, or is there something I should try to do to demonstrate my interest in Reed?</p>
<p>Don’t even worry about it. Last year I admitted that all I knew about Reed came from the princeton review book, and I didn’t request an interview. I was accepted. Try to get an interview if it’s still possible</p>
<p>If you demonstrate genuine interest in your “Why Reed?” essay, you should be fine. I, however, like DoinSchool, recommend an interview. It’s a fun conversation!</p>